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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 408.24 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 408.24 and 150.84 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 408.24 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/408.24 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 408.24 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 61,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.92/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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